4 Who has performed and done this,calling the generations from the beginning? I, the Lord, the first,and with the last; I am he.
5 The coastlands have seen and are afraid;the ends of the earth tremble;they have drawn near and come.
6 Everyone helps his neighborand says to his brother, “Be strong!”
7 The craftsman strengthens the goldsmith,and he who smooths with the hammer him who strikes the anvil,saying of the soldering, “It is good”;and they strengthen it with nails so that it cannot be moved.
8 But you, Israel, my servant,Jacob, whom I have chosen,the offspring of Abraham, my friend;
9 you whom I took from the ends of the earth,and called from its farthest corners,saying to you, “You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off”;
10 fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.